“Society is aware of the biodiversity loss occurring for higher organisms, like animals and plants. However, it occurs at all levels, including microorganisms that conduct most important functions in nature. Therefore, the monitoring and understanding of key organisms like aquatic fungi is needed to protect aquatic ecosystems. This is especially required in marine systems, including coastal and estuarine areas, where the study of these organisms has been traditionally neglected”
Albert Reñé
Researcher at the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC), Barcelona, Spain